THORIUM

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Element Name: Thorium
• Atomic Symbol: Th
• Atomic Number: 90
• Atomic Weight: 232.0381
• Period #7

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

• Metal
• Conducts thermal heat
• State of Matter at room temperature: Solid
• Appearance: Gray/silver like rock

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES (Water)
~Does not dissolve in water
~If large amounts are released into water, it may be harmful to aquatic plants and animals

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES (FIRE) CONT.

• Thermal conductive
• Turnings ignite and burn with white light
• Breathing in massive amounts can be lethal
• Chemical group: Metals

WHERE CAN YOU FIND IT?

• Makes up .0007% of earth's crust
• Found in small amounts in most rocks & soil

FUN FACTS

• Discovered by Jons Berzelius in 1828
• Named for Thor, Scandinavian God of war